Entering the gigantic Buland Darwaza, a grand gateway we proceeded to Jama Masjid which is also known as Jami Masjid. This huge gateway is 40 meters high was built to commemorate Akbar’s victory. Thus, we entered the marvelous edifice of Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Skiri. This is a red sandstone mosque with marble décor and blue colored painted walls and ceilings. This mosque is situated right in the middle of a bustling market and is the place for worship for Muslims of the state.
This mosque also has a Madrasa, Koran School where we spotted little kids busy with their daily schedule of studying rhythmically. For entering the mosque we first had to remove our shoes, which is a common practice followed by many religions as a sign of respect to the residing deity. Every mosque has a separate area for women and this one had a marble screen to separate women’s side of the mosque. We also visited the shrine of Sufi religious leader Sheikh Salim Chisti inside the mosque. Jama Masjid was originally decked with inscriptions and colorful tiles however today the mosque is in a very bad state due to lack of Government funds.
